FH-Prof. Dr. Paul Watson Academic Staff paul.watson@fh-campuswien.ac.at T: +43 1 606 68 77-3502 F: +43 1 606 68 77-3509Room: OG.A.05 Helmut Qualtinger Gasse 2 1030 Wien Personal Webspace Lectures 2019/20 Applied Life Sciences > English in Science & Career I ILVMolecular Biotechnologymore English in Science & Career I ILV Lector: FH-Prof. Dr. Paul Watson 2 SWS 2 ECTS Lecture contents The course will deal with all four areas of language skills: reading/writing/talking/listening.The emphasis in the 3rd semester will be on spoken English (presentations (spontaneous and prepared)).Oral presentations will be an important part of the semesters's work.Grammar revision (where appropriate) will be offerred.ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN THE LESSON IS VERY IMPORTANT AND WILL BE GRADED! Assessment methods Your command of English, both spoken and written, will be continuously assessed during the semester and will be reflected in the final semester mark. Moreover your active participation in the lessons will also contribute to the overall mark. Teaching methods Spontaneous and prepared presentations. Brainstormings, Discussions, Debates. ‘Language clinics’. Individual, pair- and group-work. Self-reflection is a major focus of the course. Language English > English in Science & Career II ILVMolecular Biotechnologymore English in Science & Career II ILV Lector: FH-Prof. Dr. Paul Watson 2 SWS 2 ECTS Lecture contents The course is, among other things, a consolidation of what was taught in the module "Scientific, Social & Communication Skills".English is taught via “authentic” international documentation: safety data sheets, articles from peer-reviewed life-science journals, Bachelor theses, etc. using well-known blended learning tools such as group puzzles, individual and group presentations, or video material.Scientific writing is deepened.Grammar and punctuation are taught if required by the level of students.The following topics are taught:1. Scientific writing:>scientific articles•vocabulary•content•scientific expression•construction•style•summarizing•referencing2. Safety in the Laboratory:>vocabulary>abbreviations>GHS (Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling)3. Career:>vocabulary>applications>accompanying documentation>CVs3. Knowledge acquisition and communication:>reading and presenting the contents of authentic research articles (Nature/Cell etc.)>summary writingContinuous self-reflection, self-evaluation and evaluation of colleagues. Assessment methods Performance and progress are permanently assessed. The assessment is based on all written and oral work during the semester. Active participation during the lessons is also taken into account. Teaching methods Activating Methods: e.g. presentations, discussions … Language English > Industry Practical PRMolecular Biotechnologymore Industry Practical PR Lector: FH-Prof. Dr. Herbert Wank, FH-Prof. Dr. Paul Watson 0 SWS 25 ECTS Lecture contents The internship serves as an introduction for the students to work independently. The tasks begin with the search for a suitable internship and internship supervisor. Students learn under the supervision of a professional the relevant professional practice in a biotechnology company/research institute and/or independent scientific work. During the internship the subject-, methodological and social competencies acquired during the study, will be implemented in the desired field of occupational activity and practically consolidated.Another important teaching content is to summarize the internship results in form of an internship report and the documentation of scientific results. Assessment methods Assessment of practical supervisor Teaching methods Practical Language German-English > Inorganic Chemistry VOMolecular Biotechnologymore Inorganic Chemistry VO Lector: FH-Prof. Dr. Paul Watson 1 SWS 2 ECTS Lecture contents 1. Systematic chemical nomenclature. 2. The periodic table of the elements and periodicity.3. Groups 1-18of the periodic table, relationships within the groups as well as with other groups, chemical properties of the elements, their production and importance, important compounds their production and importance. Assessment methods Multiple choice exam - content of hand-outs. Teaching methods PowerPoint presentation, Handouts, Videos, cloze texts and individual learning. One distance learning unit. Language German > Intercultural Teams in Interdisciplinary Projects ...Molecular Biotechnologymore Intercultural Teams in Interdisciplinary Projects ILV Lector: Monika Frauwallner, Dr.in Mary Grace Wallis, FH-Prof. Dr. Paul Watson 1 SWS 1 ECTS Lecture contents The content of this integrated course, which is specially designed as the Kick-Off of the Master degree programme prepares the students from different countries, cultural backgrounds, universities, disciplines, and with individual life experiences to work together optimally in interdisciplinary, intercultural and international study and working environments. See the ‘Learning Outcomes' for further details. Assessment methods Continuous assessmentContinuous assessment Teaching methods Student-centred methods: presentations, discussions, individual and group tasks Language English > Introduction to Molecular Biological Lab Technique...Molecular Biotechnologymore Introduction to Molecular Biological Lab Techniques LAB Lector: Dr. Radostina Bachmaier, Andrea Steinbauer, BSc MSc, FH-Prof. Dr. Herbert Wank, FH-Prof. Dr. Paul Watson 1 SWS 1 ECTS Lecture contents In this course the students will get a crash-course in "how to handle an automatic pipet". Then the students perform several restriction digestions in order to map an unknown piece of DNA. At the end of the course, the students determine the concentration of an unknown DNA-Sample spectrophotometrically (including calculation). Assessment methods Enthusiasm, Protocol in English Teaching methods Independent work in the laboratoryIntroductory remarks from the lector/tutorIndependent drawing of a plasmid mapWriting of a protocol Language German > Master Seminar SEMolecular Biotechnologymore Master Seminar SE Lector: FH-Prof. Dr. Paul Watson 2 SWS 2 ECTS Lecture contents In the Master thesis seminar, students present the topic of their thesis projectand give a status report on their progress. They will also actively participate in the presentations of other speakers (asking questions, constructive criticism, etc.). Assessment methods Active participation Teaching methods - Language German-English > Master Thesis VOMolecular Biotechnologymore Master Thesis VO Lector: FH-Prof. Dr. Herbert Wank, FH-Prof. Dr. Paul Watson 0 SWS 28 ECTS Lecture contents Undertaking independent research on a scientific topic and then writing a Master thesis. Assessment methods Expert assessment Teaching methods Research Language German-English > Master Thesis VOMolecular Biotechnologymore Master Thesis VO Lector: FH-Prof. Dr. Herbert Wank, FH-Prof. Dr. Paul Watson 0 SWS 28 ECTS Lecture contents Undertaking independent research on a scientific topic and then writing a Master thesis. Assessment methods Expert assessment Teaching methods Research Language German-English > Scientific Communication I ILVMolecular Biotechnologymore Scientific Communication I ILV Lector: Dr.in Mary Grace Wallis, FH-Prof. Dr. Paul Watson 2 SWS 3 ECTS Lecture contents The scientific and ethical content (see the ‘Learning Outcomes' for specific details) of this course aligns with the aims of the Master degree programme, and by working closely with other lecturers compliments the content of the other courses. Assessment methods Continuous assessmentContinuous assessment Teaching methods Student-centred methods: presentations, discussions, written individual and group tasks, blended learning. Language English > Scientific Communication II ILVMolecular Biotechnologymore Scientific Communication II ILV Lector: Dr.in Mary Grace Wallis, FH-Prof. Dr. Paul Watson 2 SWS 2 ECTS Lecture contents The scientific and ethical content (see the ‘Learning Outcomes' for specific details) of this course aligns with the aims of the Master degree programme, and by working closely with other lecturers compliments the content of the other courses. Assessment methods Continuous assessmentContinuous assessment Teaching methods Student-centred methods: presentations, debates, discussions, written individual and group tasks, blended learning. Language English > Scientific Method SEMolecular Biotechnologymore Scientific Method SE Lector: FH-Prof. Dr. Paul Watson 1 SWS 1 ECTS Lecture contents During this seminar, the students will present the topics of their Master thesis projects and discuss the chosen strategies and methods. Assessment methods continuous evaluation Teaching methods Presentations; Q & A sessions; independent literature searches. Language English > Scientific Method SEMolecular Biotechnologymore Scientific Method SE Lector: FH-Prof. Dr. Paul Watson 1 SWS 1 ECTS Lecture contents During this seminar, the students will present the topics of their Master thesis projects and discuss the chosen strategies and methods. Assessment methods continuous evaluation Teaching methods Presentations; Q & A sessions; independent literature searches. Language English
> English in Science & Career I ILVMolecular Biotechnologymore English in Science & Career I ILV Lector: FH-Prof. Dr. Paul Watson 2 SWS 2 ECTS Lecture contents The course will deal with all four areas of language skills: reading/writing/talking/listening.The emphasis in the 3rd semester will be on spoken English (presentations (spontaneous and prepared)).Oral presentations will be an important part of the semesters's work.Grammar revision (where appropriate) will be offerred.ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN THE LESSON IS VERY IMPORTANT AND WILL BE GRADED! Assessment methods Your command of English, both spoken and written, will be continuously assessed during the semester and will be reflected in the final semester mark. Moreover your active participation in the lessons will also contribute to the overall mark. Teaching methods Spontaneous and prepared presentations. Brainstormings, Discussions, Debates. ‘Language clinics’. Individual, pair- and group-work. Self-reflection is a major focus of the course. Language English
> English in Science & Career II ILVMolecular Biotechnologymore English in Science & Career II ILV Lector: FH-Prof. Dr. Paul Watson 2 SWS 2 ECTS Lecture contents The course is, among other things, a consolidation of what was taught in the module "Scientific, Social & Communication Skills".English is taught via “authentic” international documentation: safety data sheets, articles from peer-reviewed life-science journals, Bachelor theses, etc. using well-known blended learning tools such as group puzzles, individual and group presentations, or video material.Scientific writing is deepened.Grammar and punctuation are taught if required by the level of students.The following topics are taught:1. Scientific writing:>scientific articles•vocabulary•content•scientific expression•construction•style•summarizing•referencing2. Safety in the Laboratory:>vocabulary>abbreviations>GHS (Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling)3. Career:>vocabulary>applications>accompanying documentation>CVs3. Knowledge acquisition and communication:>reading and presenting the contents of authentic research articles (Nature/Cell etc.)>summary writingContinuous self-reflection, self-evaluation and evaluation of colleagues. Assessment methods Performance and progress are permanently assessed. The assessment is based on all written and oral work during the semester. Active participation during the lessons is also taken into account. Teaching methods Activating Methods: e.g. presentations, discussions … Language English
> Industry Practical PRMolecular Biotechnologymore Industry Practical PR Lector: FH-Prof. Dr. Herbert Wank, FH-Prof. Dr. Paul Watson 0 SWS 25 ECTS Lecture contents The internship serves as an introduction for the students to work independently. The tasks begin with the search for a suitable internship and internship supervisor. Students learn under the supervision of a professional the relevant professional practice in a biotechnology company/research institute and/or independent scientific work. During the internship the subject-, methodological and social competencies acquired during the study, will be implemented in the desired field of occupational activity and practically consolidated.Another important teaching content is to summarize the internship results in form of an internship report and the documentation of scientific results. Assessment methods Assessment of practical supervisor Teaching methods Practical Language German-English
> Inorganic Chemistry VOMolecular Biotechnologymore Inorganic Chemistry VO Lector: FH-Prof. Dr. Paul Watson 1 SWS 2 ECTS Lecture contents 1. Systematic chemical nomenclature. 2. The periodic table of the elements and periodicity.3. Groups 1-18of the periodic table, relationships within the groups as well as with other groups, chemical properties of the elements, their production and importance, important compounds their production and importance. Assessment methods Multiple choice exam - content of hand-outs. Teaching methods PowerPoint presentation, Handouts, Videos, cloze texts and individual learning. One distance learning unit. Language German
> Intercultural Teams in Interdisciplinary Projects ...Molecular Biotechnologymore Intercultural Teams in Interdisciplinary Projects ILV Lector: Monika Frauwallner, Dr.in Mary Grace Wallis, FH-Prof. Dr. Paul Watson 1 SWS 1 ECTS Lecture contents The content of this integrated course, which is specially designed as the Kick-Off of the Master degree programme prepares the students from different countries, cultural backgrounds, universities, disciplines, and with individual life experiences to work together optimally in interdisciplinary, intercultural and international study and working environments. See the ‘Learning Outcomes' for further details. Assessment methods Continuous assessmentContinuous assessment Teaching methods Student-centred methods: presentations, discussions, individual and group tasks Language English
> Introduction to Molecular Biological Lab Technique...Molecular Biotechnologymore Introduction to Molecular Biological Lab Techniques LAB Lector: Dr. Radostina Bachmaier, Andrea Steinbauer, BSc MSc, FH-Prof. Dr. Herbert Wank, FH-Prof. Dr. Paul Watson 1 SWS 1 ECTS Lecture contents In this course the students will get a crash-course in "how to handle an automatic pipet". Then the students perform several restriction digestions in order to map an unknown piece of DNA. At the end of the course, the students determine the concentration of an unknown DNA-Sample spectrophotometrically (including calculation). Assessment methods Enthusiasm, Protocol in English Teaching methods Independent work in the laboratoryIntroductory remarks from the lector/tutorIndependent drawing of a plasmid mapWriting of a protocol Language German
> Master Seminar SEMolecular Biotechnologymore Master Seminar SE Lector: FH-Prof. Dr. Paul Watson 2 SWS 2 ECTS Lecture contents In the Master thesis seminar, students present the topic of their thesis projectand give a status report on their progress. They will also actively participate in the presentations of other speakers (asking questions, constructive criticism, etc.). Assessment methods Active participation Teaching methods - Language German-English
> Master Thesis VOMolecular Biotechnologymore Master Thesis VO Lector: FH-Prof. Dr. Herbert Wank, FH-Prof. Dr. Paul Watson 0 SWS 28 ECTS Lecture contents Undertaking independent research on a scientific topic and then writing a Master thesis. Assessment methods Expert assessment Teaching methods Research Language German-English
> Master Thesis VOMolecular Biotechnologymore Master Thesis VO Lector: FH-Prof. Dr. Herbert Wank, FH-Prof. Dr. Paul Watson 0 SWS 28 ECTS Lecture contents Undertaking independent research on a scientific topic and then writing a Master thesis. Assessment methods Expert assessment Teaching methods Research Language German-English
> Scientific Communication I ILVMolecular Biotechnologymore Scientific Communication I ILV Lector: Dr.in Mary Grace Wallis, FH-Prof. Dr. Paul Watson 2 SWS 3 ECTS Lecture contents The scientific and ethical content (see the ‘Learning Outcomes' for specific details) of this course aligns with the aims of the Master degree programme, and by working closely with other lecturers compliments the content of the other courses. Assessment methods Continuous assessmentContinuous assessment Teaching methods Student-centred methods: presentations, discussions, written individual and group tasks, blended learning. Language English
> Scientific Communication II ILVMolecular Biotechnologymore Scientific Communication II ILV Lector: Dr.in Mary Grace Wallis, FH-Prof. Dr. Paul Watson 2 SWS 2 ECTS Lecture contents The scientific and ethical content (see the ‘Learning Outcomes' for specific details) of this course aligns with the aims of the Master degree programme, and by working closely with other lecturers compliments the content of the other courses. Assessment methods Continuous assessmentContinuous assessment Teaching methods Student-centred methods: presentations, debates, discussions, written individual and group tasks, blended learning. Language English
> Scientific Method SEMolecular Biotechnologymore Scientific Method SE Lector: FH-Prof. Dr. Paul Watson 1 SWS 1 ECTS Lecture contents During this seminar, the students will present the topics of their Master thesis projects and discuss the chosen strategies and methods. Assessment methods continuous evaluation Teaching methods Presentations; Q & A sessions; independent literature searches. Language English
> Scientific Method SEMolecular Biotechnologymore Scientific Method SE Lector: FH-Prof. Dr. Paul Watson 1 SWS 1 ECTS Lecture contents During this seminar, the students will present the topics of their Master thesis projects and discuss the chosen strategies and methods. Assessment methods continuous evaluation Teaching methods Presentations; Q & A sessions; independent literature searches. Language English